Dick Miller

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AKA: Richard Miller
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 12/25/1928
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA

biography

Almost inexplicably but profoundly beloved cult veteran character player who has over 135 features on his resume. Miller was a regular in the drive-in fodder churned out by American International Pictures in the 1950s and 60s. Producer-director Roger Corman, legendary master of the genre quickie, gave Miller his first film assignment in "Apache Woman" (1955). Though lean and tough-looking, the Bronx New York native would have looked less improbable and more imposing playing an Indian brave named Tall Tree had he been a few inches taller. The ever economical Corman also cast him as a cowboy and Continued

Credits

(TV Show)
2005-2005
Oberon
2005
Security Guard
2003
Joe
1998
Murray Futterman
1990
Peter--Waiter in All-Night Restaurant
1985
Charlie Drake
1985
Pawn Shop Clerk
1984
Futterman
1984
Cash
1967
Tall Tree
Mickey White
Sheriff
Jerry
Bernie
Walter Paisley
Police Chief Klein
Walter Paisley
Father
Father Stilicato
Actor
Walter Paisley
screenplay

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Born and raised in the Bronx
 
Entered the Navy by lying about his age
 
Won naval boxing championship, lightweight division
 
Played semi-professional football after leaving the navy
 
Worked as a commercial artist
Continued

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